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DK53 FDN

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,887 mi
Last recorded196,887 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FDN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 196,887 miles

nearside rear lense damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2013 196,887 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear lense damaged

not checked offside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 14 Feb 2012 167,550 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 167,550 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 150,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front n/plate faded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 150,395 miles

front n/plate faded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 128,148 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 128,148 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 98,309 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 98,307 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,612 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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DK53 FDN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,064 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 FDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK53 FDN registered?

DK53 FDN is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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